Is the Nolichucky River flooding?

Tennessee · 3 gauges · Tennessee river levels

The Nolichucky River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Nolichucky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 66.03 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 179,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (53 annual peaks). It is currently at 41.83 ft, 24.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,184 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,173 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Nolichucky River at Embreeville, TNNo flooding1.41 ft12 ft
Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TNNo flood stage defined41.83 ft
Nolichucky River near LowlandNo flood stage defined6.95 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.